Persistent identifiers (PIDs) are tools that are used to uniquely identify people, organisations, and other objects (e.g., books, articles, datasets) in a scholarly communication system. This website provides information about persistent identifiers and the types of support for them at the national level.

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ORCID and DataCite: Increasing the Visibility of Research Outputs

March 4, 2026

ORCID and DataCite have highlighted how linking persistent identifiers can help increase the visibility and impact of research outputs. During…

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A Day in the Life of ORCID Data: What Does Your ORCID iD Do During the Day?

March 4, 2026

Have you ever wondered what your ORCID iD is doing while you are busy conducting research, teaching, or writing papers?…

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New ORCID feature: Researcher Connect helps link researchers with their institutions

March 4, 2026

ORCID has introduced a new feature called Researcher Connect, designed to help member institutions more easily link researchers with their institutional…

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Save the date: ORCID Community Town Hall 2026

March 4, 2026

ORCID invites its community to an online ORCID Community Town Hall, which will take place on 25 March 2026 at 16:00 (CET).…

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